Volunteers Build Homes in Armenia Through Service Work
Build a home in Armenia
A Boston-area family is returning to Armenia for a sixth volunteer trip to build homes for families in need, according to an essay published in The Armenian Weekly. The author reflects on how Armenia travel has evolved over two decades—from church-sponsored sightseeing tours focused on historical sites and shopping at Yerevan's Vernissage Market to hands-on humanitarian work.
The author's sister June and her husband John, leveraging his engineering background and her teaching experience, will join an international volunteer team constructing homes. The essay contrasts tourism-focused visits of the past with contemporary volunteer work addressing housing shortages. It also notes how Armenia's accessibility has improved, with routine air travel now available compared to earlier decades, and how Armenian goods are increasingly obtainable in the U.S. market.
